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Matters of the Heart

AFib and the limitations of current tools for assessing heart health.

May 9, 2022

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That Slippery Slope

Plus, disabling the unintentional death stare.

May 8, 2022

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I Miss ‘Ted Lasso’

And you don’t need to like football to enjoy it.

May 5, 2022

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Travel With a Touch of Mystery

Or maybe it’s the other way around. Either way, these are fun reading.

May 4, 2022

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A Vision Quest

“Making A Spectacle” looks into how eyewear evolved from simple tool into sophisticated accessory.

May 3, 2022

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The Fifth Taste

Understanding umami.

May 2, 2022

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That’s Entertainment!

Plus, the toothy tell.

May 1, 2022

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Past My Sell-By Date

Wear and tear causes aches and pains. That’s life.

April 28, 2022

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Green Acre #379: Birth of a Gardener

It doesn’t include much digging.

April 27, 2022

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Flower Power

Brighten your outlook. Wear something floral.

April 26, 2022

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ASMR Redux

This genre of online streaming videos got even more popular during the pandemic. We re-examine it.

April 25, 2022

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You Are Simply Magnificent

Yes, you. No ifs, ands, or “You haven’t seen my butt!”

April 24, 2022

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Green Acre #378: Down With Daffodils!

Sure, they’re cheerful . . . at first.

April 20, 2022

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Artful Adornments

The Smithsonian Craft Show starts tomorrow. Don’t miss the designs of these jewelry artists.

April 19, 2022

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Marijuana News

Cannabis may help reduce pain, aid in sleep, even offer protection from Covid, but research lags behind marketing.

April 18, 2022

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Shaving Your Face!? Ask Val!

Here’s one answer to the problem of facial foliage.

April 17, 2022

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Four Artisans, Guided by Precision

The Smithsonian Craft Show presents the best of the best, once again in person.

April 14, 2022

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Green Acre #377: Fooling Mother Nature . . .

. . . but in the nicest way, so my sad sago gets an early-springtime boost.

April 13, 2022

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